At times, I have felt helpless. The darkness and pain are real and sometimes it seems impossible to overcome. For me, going back to the words of JPII reminds me that Christ is calling us to live with courage.
“Do not be afraid:” 2003 Cold Spring shooting survivor reflects on experience in light of recent tragedies
Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska and the conversations we need to have
Two tragic murders—Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska—highlight societal failures: untreated mental illness, media bias, desensitization to violence and the urgent need for compassionate reform.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development: Living the Gospel through justice
Social concerns intern Lexi Torres shares her experience with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The CCHD Collection will be taken in the St. Cloud Diocese the weekend of Sept. 20-21.
Erlandson: The sounds of silence
In the wake of loss and devastation, Erlandson reminds us that “Nature is resilient. We are, too.”
Tollefson: Grief is not a one-size-fits-all deal
Grief comes in many forms, but Christ meets us in them all — offering comfort, strength, and healing when we feel most broken.
Father Wiechmann: The faith that held us
“In a moment of unimaginable grief, faith carried us. Even in loss, God was present — holding every tear, every doubt, and transforming pain into something sacred.”
Father Rolheiser: Suicide and Jesus’ descent into hell
Suicide is not a failure of faith, but often a cry from pain. Christ meets us there, finding us where we are — even in the shadows of grief, illness, or despair.
Capecchi: Music, like mercy, streaming down the river
Christina Capecci reminisces about music heard in an unexpected place and how it, like God, has been a constant.